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Transport Operations Manager

Leeds Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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Tasks: Lead a large team to ensure smooth transport operations for Sainsbury's.
Company: Wincanton is a leading logistics provider committed to operational excellence.
Benefits: Enjoy a friendly work environment, generous holidays, and career development opportunities.
Why this job: Join a dynamic team focused on safety, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications: Experience in transport management; CPC License preferred but not essential.
Other info: Embrace a culture that values diversity and personal growth.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Transport Operations Manager to oversee the transport operations for our Sainsbury\’s contract in Sherburn-in-Elmet. This pivotal role will involve managing a large team, including circa 290 drivers, 10 transport clerks, 12 team managers, and 3 shift managers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to our customer, Sainsbury\’s. This is a site-based operational management role, directly reporting into the Transport Manager. The Transport Operations Manager will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence, improving efficiencies, and maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance within the transport function.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Transport Operations Manager to oversee the transport operations for our Sainsbury\’s contract in Sherburn-in-Elmet. This pivotal role will involve managing a large team, including circa 290 drivers, 10 transport clerks, 12 team managers, and 3 shift managers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to our customer, Sainsbury\’s. This is a site-based operational management role, directly reporting into the Transport Manager. The Transport Operations Manager will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence, improving efficiencies, and maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance within the transport function.
This role is integral to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of goods, managing a complex and dynamic operation, and leading a team to consistently meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily transport operations, fleet management, and delivery scheduling, ensuring that Sainsbury’s requirements are consistently met while optimising cost efficiency and operational performance. Demonstrate a leadership approach that promotes an inclusiveculture, leading to high levels of trust which drives a high performing team whilst also meeting legal, KPI and budgetary targets. This role allows for stretch and growth with overall responsibility, whilst also supporting wider projects/initiatives.
How will you contribute?

Ensure the seamless adoption of transitional operational strategy and initiatives into business-as-usual practice
Provide a genuine and authentic leadership for the Transport Operations team, including Planning and Fleet
Work in conjunction with the planning team and broader leadership team on annual horizon to identify key events and the operational capability of delivering these
Keep up to date with changes in legislation and implement adjustments accordingly
Deliver continuous improvement to KPI performance, understanding the business and cost implications of decisions made
Day to day risk management and compliance, operating within legislation, policy and process in all matters ranging from people management to safety, health and environment
Responsible for the day-to-day people management for direct reports, as well as talent identification, driving development and succession planning
Manage robust business continuity plan
Identify operational efficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives, implementing solutions effectively and as a ‘change agent’
Accountable for the development of and implementation of the People and Talent Plan for your Operation
Ensures that the ‘customer’ is at the centre of every decision-making process so that the needs of the depot and the stores we serve are balanced to do the right thing for the ‘customer’ every time
Manage third party SLAs (with Procurement)
Work with the Depot Transport Change & Compliance Lead Manager and broader leadership team to identify Opportunities for further operational optimisation, understanding the balance between service and cost
Influence, manage and maintain internal and external relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including Union partnerships
Support the People Plan and accurate colleague life-cycle through use of the People business model
Work collaboratively with other Depots/Teams across customer portfolio, Wincanton and other logistics partners to get the best possible results, sharing knowledge and best practice
Deputise in the absence of the Transport Managerwith a continued focus on service and cost

What will you bring?
Proactive: Taking charge; energetic; motivated; dynamic; creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.
Adaptable: Flexible; versatile; ability to change your ideas or behaviour to deal with new situations
Resilient: Strong, adaptable, flexible. inspired, driven. Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions / situations
Leadership Behaviours: Be Bold; Be Curious; Be Engaging

CPC License is preferred but not essential, as this will allow you to hold the Operations License which holds you to account for the Transport Operation
The end-to-end process of the Transport operation and understand your part in driving its success
Have a detailed understanding of the relevant legislation, policy and process in all matters relating to your working location and be able to apply this, including Health & Safety, Trade Union legislation and Employment Law i.e., working time directive
Able to make decisions and judgement calls independently
Positive approach in leading change and are effective in dealing with resistance
When to go into the detail and when to rely on other’s judgement
Be able to effectively prioritise what is adding value to the ‘end goal’ and cut out the rest
Build strong collaborative working relationships and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders across a variety of levels with the confidence to challenge and influence
Ability to lead, engage and inspire others to deliver successful results
Confident in making critical time-pressured decisions in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, with consideration of the audience and the potential impact
Face into difficult conversations with confidence, remaining consistent in your message whilst showing sureness in your rationale and direction of travel
Proactive and independent minded in managing your own personal development, understanding the importance of continuous self-development and role model this within your team
An awareness of working in a highly Unionised environment and an understanding of the importance of building positive and mutually beneficial relationships with these key stakeholders
Embed activities to drive high levels of colleague engagement and inclusivity, following ‘The Wincanton Way’ code of conduct

Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

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